rift between the AIADMK and the BJP started when the latter criticised AIADMK's performance in the Erode by-election which was followed by the exit of some leaders such as CTR Nirmal Kumar from BJP to AIADMK. While leaving, CTR Nirmal Kumar called Annamalai an "autocratic person" and blamed him for the dropping visibility of the saffron party.
“The destruction of the party, under the leadership of an autocratic person, who acts arbitrarily is clearly visible and the BJP is today not even 20% of what it was in 2019 in the state," CTR Nirmal Kumar said. Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels
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